Paul Hilton

'He is one of the premier corporate lawyers in town and is extremely well regarded.'

Client quoted in Chambers USA 2022

Clients say, "[Paul Hilton] has decades of experience, and has very deep expertise in corporate and securities matters, as well as commercial transactions of all kinds. In addition to having the technical expertise in these areas, he is very practical in rendering advice and coming up with solutions. He has excellent communications skills, both in respect of transaction negotiations, and communications with our board and management." This is according to the legal directory Chambers USA.

As a leader of the firm's Securities and Public Company Advisory team, Paul counsels companies in a wide range of industries, including consumer products, engineering and construction, mining, restaurants, technology, and software. He advises public and private companies in corporate, securities, and merger and acquisition matters. He represents companies seeking to go public, public companies, private equity firms, investment banking firms, and public and private acquirers and targets in acquisition transactions. He also regularly counsels complex debt and equity offerings, including both U.S. and cross-border transactions, securities law compliance issues, fiduciary duty for boards of directors and committees, and complex corporate governance matters, including dealing with activist investors.

Paul has received a #1 ranking from Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A every year since 2004 and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for many years as well.

"[Paul Hilton] is an excellent attorney... He is one of the leading practitioners, without doubt." This is one of many accolades Paul has received year after year from legal rating programs like Chambers USA. He is known throughout the corporate legal field for his thorough understanding of the intricacies within corporate transactions, and a track record of proven success.

Awards and recognitions

2022

Corporate/M&A (Colorado), Senior Statesperson
Chambers USA

2019-2021

M&A/Corporate and Commercial: Shareholder Activism: Advice to Boards
Legal 500 US

2004-2021

Corporate/M&A (Colorado), Band 1
Chambers USA

2006-2021

Corporate Law
The Best Lawyers in America

2003-2021

International Trade and Finance Law
The Best Lawyers in America

2006-2021

Mergers and Acquisitions Law
The Best Lawyers in America

2006-2021

Securities/Capital Markets Law
The Best Lawyers in America

2019-2020

Acritas Star
Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers

2006-2019

Colorado Super Lawyers

2016, 2018-2019

People's Choice Securities Lawyer
Barrister's Best, Law Week Colorado

1995-2019

Overall
The Best Lawyers in America

2018

Top Lawyer - Mergers & Acquisitions
5280

2013

People's Choice Best Corporate Law Lawyer
Barrister's Best, Law Week Colorado

2013

BTI Client Service All-Star MVP (one of 41 in the country)
BTI Consulting Group

Education and admissions

Education

J.D., Cornell Law School, 1977

M.A., University of Colorado, 1977

B.A., University of Colorado, with honors, 1972

Bar admissions and qualifications

Colorado

New York

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